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After having watched the netflix documentary entitled "take your pill: xanax", i am now worried because i have been taking clonazepam for 17 years as directed by a psychiatrist. is my worrying valid? thank you for sharing your insights?

Q: after having watched the netflix documentary entitled "take your pill: xanax", i am now worried because i have been taking clonazepam for 17 years as directed by a psychiatrist. is my worrying valid? thank you for sharing your insights?

: We do not know your medical history so your question should be directed to your long time psychiatrist.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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We do not know your medical history so your question should be directed to your long time psychiatrist.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/28/2022

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A member asked:

After having watched the netflix documentary entitled "take your pill: xanax", i am now worried because i have been taking clonazepam for 17 years as directed by a psychiatrist. is my worrying valid? thank you for sharing your insights?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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